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Name:
Martin, Ricky Maurice
Date of Booking:
03/04/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY – 2ND DEGREE – F
CRIMINAL TRESPASS – M
Public Drunkenness – M
DISORDERLY CONDUCT – M
Officer’s Narrative:
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On March 4, 2026, at approximately 0150 hours, I responded to a trespassing call at the Worm Hole Bar, located at 2307 Bull St.
Upon arrival, I spoke with Ms. [WITNESS #1], bartender, and Mr. Ricky Martin. Ms. [WITNESS #1] reported that Mr. Martin had knocked over the cash drawer and a card reader. When asked if the cash system was still functional, Ms. [WITNESS #1] stated she would need the manager to inspect it and assess the damage.
I instructed Mr. Martin to remain with Officer E. Fears. Mr. Martin appeared intoxicated, as he used my patrol vehicle for support and spoke with slurred speech.
I then spoke with Ms. [WITNESS #2], who was present during the incident. She requested to press charges and have Mr. Martin banned from the property. I noted signs that the manager may have also been intoxicated. I informed Ms. [WITNESS #2] that I required her name for documentation and to obtain camera footage. Upon inspecting the damaged property, I observed several dents in the cash drawer and a broken screen. The card reader was unresponsive despite being connected, but the printer remained operational.
I requested an estimate for the repairs. Ms. [WITNESS #1] and Ms. [WITNESS #2] estimated the total cost at approximately $3,000. Ms. [WITNESS #1] stated the ticket printer cost about $200, which was excluded since it remained functional.
I asked Ms. [WITNESS #1] to describe the incident. She stated that while tending bar, Mr. Martin requested more drinks. She refused because he had not paid his tab and had two full drinks outside. Mr. Martin continued to demand drinks and became irate, prompting her to ask him to leave. As he exited, he pushed property onto the floor, causing damage.
I thanked Ms. [WITNESS #1] for her time and returned to Mr. Martin and Officer Fears. Mr. Martin was placed in double-lock handcuffs by Officer Fears, searched incident to arrest, and transported to CCDC for booking.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
3/4/26
RICKY MAURICE MARTIN ARRESTED AND BOOKED IN CHATHAM COUNTY
What this means: Ricky Maurice Martin was arrested on 3/4/26 at 2:00 AM on a warrant and booked into custody in Chatham County. Martin is accused of Criminal Damage to Property in the 2nd Degree (a felony), Criminal Trespass (a misdemeanor), Public Drunkenness (a misdemeanor), and Disorderly Conduct (a misdemeanor).
3/5/26
FIRST APPEARANCE HEARING HELD IN RECORDER’S COURT OF CHATHAM COUNTY
What this means: Ricky Maurice Martin appeared before the Recorder’s Court of Chatham County on 3/5/26 at 1:30 AM for his first appearance — a short, early hearing where a defendant is formally told of the charges against them and advised of their rights. Martin was informed of his right to remain silent, his right to an attorney, and his right to a preliminary hearing. He requested a court-appointed attorney based on an indigency questionnaire, meaning he indicated he cannot afford to hire one on his own. The case number assigned is 260304006.
3/5/26
BOND SET AT $2,500 IN RECORDER’S COURT OF CHATHAM COUNTY
What this means: Judge Denise Harmon of the Recorder’s Court of Chatham County granted Ricky Maurice Martin a release on bond in the amount of $2,500. This means Martin could be released from custody by posting that amount. The bond was granted under O.C.G.A. § 17-6-1(b)(1), which governs bailable offenses at a court of inquiry. The court noted that Martin has a criminal record and is currently on bail, which were factors considered in setting the bond amount.
3/5/26
BOND CONDITIONS ORDERED FOR RICKY MAURICE MARTIN
What this means: As a condition of his $2,500 bond, Judge Denise Harmon of the Recorder’s Court of Chatham County, Eastern Judicial Circuit, ordered Ricky Maurice Martin to follow a specific set of rules while released. Martin must not violate any local, state, or federal laws; must not possess or transport firearms or other dangerous weapons; and must have no contact of any kind with the alleged victim or members of the alleged victim’s family or household, including through third parties, social media, letters, or messages. Within 14 days of release, Martin must enroll in the Family Violence Intervention Program (FVIP) and complete a drug and alcohol assessment and comply with any recommended treatment. Martin is banned from the Wormhole Bar until further order of the court. He must not consume alcohol or drugs, associate with anyone who uses or possesses illegal drugs, be present in any residence or vehicle where illegal drugs are present or be present in any establishment that serves or sells alcohol. Violating any of these conditions could result in his bond being revoked.
3/25/26
FELONY DOCKET HEARING HELD — OFFICER REQUIRED
What this means: Ricky Maurice Martin’s case appeared on the felony docket in Recorder’s Court of Chatham County on 3/25/26 at 2:00 PM. A felony docket hearing is a scheduled court date where the status of a felony case is reviewed. The notation that an officer was required indicates that a law enforcement officer needed to be present, likely in connection with the felony charge of Criminal Damage to Property in the 2nd Degree that Martin is accused of.
3/25/26
CASE BOUND UP TO SUPERIOR COURT
What this means: Following the 3/25/26 docket hearing, Ricky Maurice Martin’s case was “bound up” — meaning it was transferred from the Recorder’s Court of Chatham County to the Superior Court of Chatham County. This happens when a felony charge moves forward past the lower court stage. The Superior Court is where felony cases in Georgia are tried. Martin continues to be presumed innocent of all charges at this stage.